W H Fowler Injured In Otley Equine Incident
A crowd returning from Monroe high school exercises faced misfortune when W H Fowler was kicked by a horse near Otley. He was unconscious briefly, then revived and moved to safety. He later walked home, bruised but recovering, and avoids repeating the risky ride. A separate Des Moines case saw Pat Gillespie released after he was found not guilty of robbery while riding a train with Clark boys.
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Monroe
Appollo Quartette
Otley
W. H. Fowler
Mr. Fowler
Messrs. Cox
Rhynsburger
Bousquet
H. G. Cox
Fowler
Pella
Wally
Justice Court
Porter
Des Moines
Pat Gillespie
Clark
Gillespie
Young Gillespie
Curbing Ordinance Adopted by Pella City Council
The May 1903 city council meeting in Pella Iowa approved a curb construction along south side of blocks 24 and 25 and north side of blocks 39 40 and 41 on Franklin street. The ordinance details curb materials duties assessments deadlines and possible board curbing as directed by the committee on streets and alleys.
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Franklin Street
Pella
Iowa
Wisconsin Debaters Defeat Iowa Boys at Madison Contest
Wisconsin defeated Iowa in Madison last week over the debated resolution that a protective system is preferable to a revenue tariff. Iowa’s negative team consisted of H. S. Walker E. S. Mc Coy and C. L. Kimnever. Harvey Town Fire Alarm Reported A small fire struck the livery barn of Richard Wise Saturday. The hay blaze started by a cotch from a boy in the mow, quickly fought with a pump and bucket brigade. Minimal damage resulted.
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Wisconsin
Iowa
Madigan
United States
H. S. Walker
E. S. McCoy
C. L. Kimnever
Harvey
Richard Wise
Man Hunters at Dexter in Bloodhound Trade
Dexter resident D G Rodney visited town on Tuesday to promote his bloodhound business. He owns two pups from Huffmire kennels and Huffmire is training an older dog that Rodney will take to Guthrie Center to use as a man trailer for his operation.
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D. G. Rodney
Dexter
Huffmire Kennels
Huffmire
Mr. Rodney
Guthrie Center
Knoxville Journal
Sigourney man dies by accidental gunshot verdict
Sigourney coroner's jury returns death as an accidental gunshot in the case of Anthony Laux who killed himself at his home near the city. No witness to the incident is known, but it is thought the weapon discharged while he pulled it toward himself. Funeral services were held this afternoon with interment at Conner cemetery.
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Sigourney
Anthony Laux
Conner
Debtor Calls for Immediate Settlement in Pella
Having disposed of my business interest in Pella and planning to leave soon I request all who owe me money to call at once and settle with cash or arrange satisfactory terms.
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Pella
District Court session opens with minor dispositions
District Court convenes with no major cases. Vanderwilt indictment dismissed on motion. Richards brothers liquor case set for today. A P Hall and John E Hollowell receive liquor licenses for medical use. Divorces listed with defaults. Dr Woodburn and Alice Warren trial ends in verdict for defendant. Reporter.
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Vanderwilt
Board of Supervisors
Richards Brothers
A. P. Hall
John E. Hollowell
Samuel Reeser
Della Reeser
C. C. Rainstead
Mattie A. Rainstead
Dixie Woody
F. L. Woody
Dr. Woodburn
Des Moines
Alice Warren
Defendent
Bartlett's Candy Kitchen Fresh Bread Cakes and Cookies
Daily offerings include fresh bread cakes and cookies labeled Our own make. Bartlett's advertises home baked goods with a promise of daily production and a homemade quality.
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Bartlett’s
Telegraphers Demand Higher Wages From Northwestern R R
Two hundred telegraphers representing the Iowa lines of the Northwestern railroad met at Belle Plaine last week and formed a demand for higher wages. They say they work long hours for small pay and no vacations, though a strike is not expected.
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Iowa
Northwestern Railroad
Belle Plaine
Tennis Club Organized in Pella
The Pella community forms a tennis club with grounds at Mr Beard's in fine condition. Officers elected include A J Nossaman as president J H Van Vliet as vice president Richard Sybenga as secretary R W Rule as treasurer H Renaud as captain. The club has 31 members, up from 19 last year, promising contests between city and college clubs.
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Pella
State P. E. O. Convention in session at Iowa City
Delegates from lodges statewide attend the annual meeting. Pella chapter sends president Mrs. Helen Howell and Mrs. L Kruidenier, who left Pella Tuesday and plan to return Friday. They hint at a mystery surrounding their society, prompting curiosity about what P. E. O. stands for.
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Iowa City
Pella
Helen Howell
L. Kruidenier
Dense Fog Causes Sea Collision Near Newport News
A heavy fog last Wednesday led to a disastrous collision near the Virginia coast by Newport News between two ocean steamers the Hamilton and the Clyde. The Clyde was cut in two and twenty people were drowned, fifteen of whom were in a lifeboat that capsized.
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Virginia
Newport News
Hamilton
Clyde
Cole Younger Studied Bible in Youth Says Mrs Armstrong
Mrs Frank Armstrong of Nevada Missouri recalls Cole Younger the pardoned bandit as a devoted Bible student in his youth and notes he committed much of the New Testament to memory.
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Cole’ Younger
Frank Armstrong
Nevada
Cole Younger
Minnesota
Death of Governor Richards Prompts Westward Land Talk
The late Governor Richards of Wyoming is praised as a scholar and advocate of country life. He argued for making land and water accessible to the poor willing to work and proposed relocating urban populations to Wyoming to ease city crowding and create healthier communities. He warned against the weariness of large cities and urged national and state aid to settle the land if people were willing to work.
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Richards
Wyoming
Govenor Richards
West
Laramie
Chicago
Gaass Sells Made-to-Order Suits for Ladies and Gents
Gaass offers tailored suits for both women and men with guaranteed fit. The establishment emphasizes a proven track record and not an experiment, promising customer satisfaction through careful measurements and customization.
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Gaass
New Book Concern Formed in Oskaloosa City
The Oskaloosa Bindery Company has been incorporated in Oskaloosa with a capital of 10000 dollars. Incorporators listed are Hoffman Bros, Shockley Bros, and I W Cook.
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Oskaloosa Bindery Company
Hoffman Bros
Shockley Bros
Doctor from Boston Electro-Medical visits Pella
A traveling promoter from Boston's Electro-Medical Institution offers free consultations and medicines for chronic diseases and deformities as part of an advertising tour. He promises cures via electricity and new methods, with free examination, and urges residents to bring urine samples for analysis. The event is set for Friday May 2 at the American Hotel in Pella Iowa.
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Phycians
Boston Electro-Medical Institution
N. B
Pella
Towa
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